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Cork Council Plans Rent Hikes Amid Maintenance Crisis | Cork News
Cork City Council is proposing rent hikes for some social housing tenants to fund much-needed maintenance, sparking fierce backlash. While officials claim the increases would be carefully managed to protect the poorest, tenant groups argue the burden should fall on the national government—not families already struggling with mold, heating, and other basic needs. Critics call the plan “poverty proofing” disguised as revenue, warning it could force vulnerable households, including the elderly and children, to cut essentials or face a harsh winter. Politicians are urging the council to seek…
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